Word: topically
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...influence of the native population upon the development of the natural character was the special topic. After touching upon the characteristics of the mixed population that settled California, the lecturer proceeded to give an account of the first forcible measures by which our government gained a foothold in the state. It is thought that Captain Fremont received secret instructions from Washington to incite the American settlers against the Mexicans. As a result of these underhanded negotiations there was an uprising of the settlers which became known as the Bean Flag affair. The leaders in the movement were Dr. Semple...
...first lecture, Nov. 2, will have as topic: The Beginnings of the American Occupation of California: The Secret Mission and the Bear Flag...
...sympathetic interest in language or history, and have sadly watched it gradually fading under the influences of the examination system, until, by the time their course has been finished, it has disappeared altogether, They have become like their companions, with the schools and the boats as the main topic of their conversation...
...still on foot to remove the political disabilities which have been placed on Jefferson Davis. Aside from the present importance of this subject, it is of additional interest as it deals with the post-bellum pollcy of our government,-a policy on which everyone has decided opinions. With this topic for discussion, a warm political debate may be expected that will reward the attention of all members of the Union...
...elective laws were then analyzed and the two systems scrutin d'arondisment and scrutin de listecompared. In connection with this topic, Gambetta's great work was mentioned, and some idea given of the excitement and difficulty of his position as a would be and partially successful reformer of the elective system. The practical working of the French government was illustrated by incidents from the lives of MacMahon, Thiers, Ferry, Grevy and others. Many practical comparisons were made between the French and American systems. Many questions were asked by different members of the society, all of which were answered...